B2nounfashionhome
US/ˈlɪn.ɪn/
UK/ˈlɪn.ɪn/
cloth made from the flax plant, or sheets, towels and tablecloths made from any cloth
In context
She wore a light linen shirt because the weather was so hot.
The hotel changes the bed linen every two days.
Linen wrinkles easily, so I iron it right after washing.
Words that go with linen
noun + noun
- linen shirtHe looks cool in a white linen shirt.
- bed linenPlease bring clean bed linen to room 12.
- linen tableclothThe restaurant uses a linen tablecloth on every table.
- table linenThey sell table linen and towels.
adjective + noun
- pure linenThis dress is made of pure linen.
verb + noun
- wash the linenStaff wash the linen every morning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a bed linen / two bed linensCorrect: some bed linen